| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 653 |
| Military Code: | 3-AU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage 2000 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage 2000 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage 2000D |
| C/n (msn): | 520 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ETD 2/7 / SPA31 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AlbaceteMap |
| Country: | Spain |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LEAB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) 2017 |
| Photo Date: | 21 February 2017 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 845291 |
| Photo Comment |
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French Air Force Mirage 2000D 653 with code 3-AU operated by SPA 31 is seen returning from a TLP Mission at Albacete. Dassault developed the Mirage 2000D, which is designed for long-range precision strikes with conventional weapons. This aircraft introduces support for conventional attack missiles such as the Apache and Scalp missiles, as well as the AASM weapons. The first aircraft flew on 19 February 1991, and the French Air Force ordered a total of 86 of these aircraft. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 September 2025, and has since been viewed 10 times. |